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One-in-three Brits would actively avoid a pub with 'racist' name or signage

22-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

When asked whether or not they would actively avoid drinking in a pub if its name or signage had racial connotations or commemorated a historical figure associated with slavery, racism or colonialism, one third (31%) of Brits said they would take their...

‘Black Boy’ pub sign removed after protest warnings

15-Jun-2020 By Stuart Stone

The operator of the Black Boy pub in Retford, Nottinghamshire, has removed an antiquated sign amid fears it could see the venue targeted by anti-racism protesters.

TV Sport

1,000 pubs sign up for Screach TV service

12-Aug-2015 By Mike Berry

One thousand pubs have signed up to the Screach communication service that comes with BT Sport.

Councils sign up to support pub tourist markers

22-Feb-2011 By Matt Eley Matt

Pubs in a tourist area have been given a boost after two councils paved the way to make it easier for them to advertise their businesses. Norfolk...

Barracuda signs £8m deal with food supplier

09-Apr-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The Barracuda Group has signed an £8m a year deal with DBC Foodservice to provide a rande of food across the pubco's 223-strong estate. The food...

EBLEX launches new website

29-Mar-2010 By Lesley Foottit

The English Beef and Lamb Executive (EBLEX) has revamped and renamed its new easy-to-use website.

Wetherspoons makes staff skills pledge

02-Sep-2009 By Matt Eley Matt

JD Wetherspoon has committed to investing in the future of its 21,000 staff members by becoming the first pub operator to sign up to the government's...

500 pubs sign up for parcel delivery scheme

14-Aug-2009 By The PMA Team

More than 500 pubs have now signed up to a scheme that boosts trade by using pubs as collection points for people's parcels. Householders and...

BBPA slams Bexley contracts

05-Jun-2008 By John Harrington

The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has reported Bexley Council's controversial age-check "contracts" to the Government and the local...

BBPA slams Bexley's 'contracts'

05-Jun-2008 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

Furious group reports move to Government The British Beer & Pub Association (BBPA) has reported Bexley Council's controversial age-check...

Council's Challenge 21 contract slammed

29-May-2008 By James Wilmore

A council has been accused of overstepping the mark by urging licensees to sign a contract forcing them to run a Challenge 21 scheme. Bexley Council...

JDW boss criticises joint drink promos

06-Sep-2007 By John Harrington john.harrington@william-reed.co.u

JD Wetherspoon CEO John Hutson has criticised police attempts to harmonise drinks promotions at bars in Grimsby, Lincolnshire. Police asked four...

Door staff want your support

02-Mar-2007

A last minute call has been issued to sign the petition against the 29% hike in door staff licence fees before the petition closes on 10 March. So...

MPs get behind Proud of Pubs motion

16-Jun-2006 By James Wilmore

The Publican's Proud of Pubs parliamentary motion is gathering pace, with MPs from across the House of Commons pledging their support. The Early Day...

Legal advice: Gambling on authorisation of licensing agents

20-Mar-2006

By Piers Warne of thePublican.com's team of legal experts from London solicitors Joelson Wilson.LACORS recently received an industry complaint that a...